Tax - Financial Services AWM - Manager

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Industry/Sector

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Management Level

Job Description & Summary

About the role

Our experienced Financial Services Tax team of 170 professionals, led by our 11 Partners, are experts in their respective fields, specialising in the dynamic and diverse world of Financial Services. The group works across the core areas of Asset & Wealth Management, Aviation Finance and the Core Corporate Group (servicing large Banking and Insurance clients) and provides tax compliance and advisory services to clients in areas such as investment fund strategies, aviation finance, treasury operations, insurance and real estate. We also have a dedicated team working on the opportunities in the Fintech sector, where there has been significant growth in recent years. We are a team that embraces change and are focused on using technology-based solutions to deliver an excellent client service. 

Our role is to bring tax solutions for our clients both locally and internationally, to fit with their commercial aims. Our clients include many of the leading domestic and multinational financial institutions. Our regular interactions with both Irish Revenue and the Department of Finance, as well as our connections with various industry bodies and the OECD working groups, enable us to be at the forefront of an ever changing and dynamic tax environment.  

Within each of the specialist areas of FS we offer a wealth of experience, learning and opportunities to assist you in developing your career. This role is focused on the Core Asset & Wealth Management industry clients. You will work with some of the best FS Tax professionals both in PwC Ireland but also within our global network giving you a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues around the world and work not only on Irish tax issues but also on transactions spanning international borders. 

Ireland has established itself as one of Europe's leading domiciles for regulated investment funds, with a deep-rooted expertise in the UCITS framework and a thriving core asset management industry. As the leading European hub for ETFs, Ireland offers unparalleled access to a deep pool of fund servicing expertise. Our team in Ireland is also at the forefront of fund innovation through the emerging tokenisation of assets and funds.

You will work with our clients on structuring Irish UCITS and regulated fund products, providing advice on the Irish tax aspects of cross-border fund distribution, identifying tax risks and analysing withholding tax treaties, advising on investor reporting obligations, and considering emerging industry trends such as tokenisation.  

What you will do:

As a Manager in FS Tax, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve complex tax and broader business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Managing a varied client portfolio, including delivering on existing client engagements and participating in a variety of consultancy and tax planning projects.

• Providing advice to clients on Irish and cross-borded tax matters, linked to economic, business and technical reality in order to help them to grow in the market. 
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• Keeping abreast of OECD and EU Tax developments and bringing these to our clients in a meaningful way for their business. 
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• Building your professional network and managing client relationships to identify business opportunities with innovative companies.  
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• Playing an active role in training and coaching our junior staff members, promoting a learning culture within the team.
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• Embracing the digital evolution in our business and at clients, being motivated to explore these changes and to drive these technologies further in our day-to-day business and that of our clients. 
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• Operating and collaborating effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.  
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• Motivating your team to perform at their best, make a difference and deliver results, while providing mentorship and guidance allowing them to stretch to their full potential. 
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• Being part of and contributing to the fun working environment. 

Who we are looking for

• At least 4+ years' experience in Tax consulting. 

• AITI/CTA Qualified with a strong academic record. 

• Commercial awareness with an ability to develop business opportunities in order to generate growth within FS and the firm.  

• Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality and diverse relationships. 

• Creative - develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.  

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 

• Enthusiastic team player and manager with a passion to coach and encourage others to achieve their potential. 

• Leadership – demonstrate strong commitment and experience to developing yourself, your team members, your clients and your business. 

Our commitment to you 
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at PwC. We seek to attract talented people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives who can bring innovation and creativity. At PwC, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We celebrate your achievements not just within the firm, but among your peers as well. Our rewards are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and needs.  And because being part of PwC should be rewarding every day, you'll have access to PwC perks a handpicked selection of exclusive discounts, experiences, and extras just for being part of our team. 

Application support 
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know (ie_experiencedhireteam@pwc.com). All requests will be treated confidentially and supported wherever possible to help you showcase your strengths. 

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